Thatcham Trackers is an alternative to Trackershop for drivers who want a clear route to fitted S7, S5 or S5 Plus protection. Our range keeps the focus on your insurer’s requirement and adds monitoring at £10.99 a month. Trackershop offers a much wider catalogue, including several tracker brands and other security products.
This comparison is published by Thatcham Trackers. Supplier information checked on 19 September 2026; prices and availability can change.
Thatcham Trackers vs Trackershop
| Buying decision | Thatcham Trackers | Trackershop |
|---|---|---|
| Range | A focused S7, S5 and S5 Plus range, plus Casper immobilisers. | Multiple tracker brands, magnetic and personal trackers, immobilisers, dash cams and fleet tracking. |
| Brand choice | A category-led route to choosing vehicle protection. | Brands listed include ScorpionTrack, SmarTrack, Tracker, Meta Trak, Vodafone and TrackStar. |
| Monitoring price | £10.99/month for our Thatcham tracker packages. | Depends on the particular tracker and plan; check the product’s subscription separately. |
| Best starting point | Your insurer has specified a category and you want a straightforward fitted package. | You want to compare manufacturers or shop for several different types of security equipment. |
Source: Trackershop’s official product and brand catalogue.
Why choose our focused range?
A larger catalogue can be useful, but it can also leave you comparing products that serve different purposes. At Thatcham Trackers, the main decision starts with the category your insurer requests, followed by any extra start protection you want. Our pricing separates the device from its ongoing monitoring so you can budget beyond checkout.
What does Thatcham Trackers cost?
Our fitted S7 is £169, S5 is £349 and S5 Plus is £449, plus monitoring at £10.99/month. That makes standard S5 £480.88 for the fitted device and 12 months of monitoring, excluding optional extras. The first month is paid at checkout and ongoing monthly payments are arranged separately; it is not an extra thirteenth payment.
When Trackershop may be a better fit
Trackershop is worth considering if you need a particular manufacturer, want to compare several brands side by side, or are also shopping for equipment such as a dash cam or a personal tracker. A personal or magnetic tracker should not be assumed to satisfy a vehicle insurance requirement simply because the same retailer sells insurance-approved systems.
Ask for a quote for the exact model, fitting and monitoring term. Compare that with the same period on our package. We do not present a single competitor price because different devices and subscription arrangements are not interchangeable.
What should you compare beyond price?
Check the monitoring service, included tags, vehicle compatibility and how any immobilisation operates. If your insurer names a specific device, that requirement matters more than a general “S5” heading. For installation, compare a confirmed appointment rather than an advertised best-case lead time.
Choose the protection your policy needs
S7 and S5 are not interchangeable when your insurer specifically requires S5. Standard S5 adds driver identification; it does not automatically include immobilisation. Our S5 Plus adds tag-operated start protection, while the dedicated EV/hybrid model uses a PIN entered through vehicle buttons. Check vehicle compatibility and any named-device requirement before ordering.
Tell us your vehicle and fitting details when you order. We confirm the installation appointment separately, and issue the installation certificate after fitting and activation. Home or work fitting is subject to coverage and availability.
Start with the right category
If you want an easy-to-follow fitted package, explore our S7, S5 and S5 Plus options using the links above. If your shopping list spans several security brands or product types, compare Trackershop’s relevant models alongside ours. The best choice is the package that meets your requirements at a total cost you understand.
Check the current Thatcham Trackers package
Use our current fitted prices and monitoring totals, insurance requirements guide and fitting and certificate process to compare the same ownership period and features. S5 Plus describes S5 tracking with added immobilisation, not a separate Thatcham certification category.
Send us your vehicle details and insurer’s wording if you need help matching the requirement to a product. Supplier figures elsewhere in this article retain their stated checking date; obtain current quotes before ordering.